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The history of communal living is the subject of Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays, the latest history exhibition at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery. Utopia Unveiled features artifacts, photographs, and stories from the Shawn Lamb Archives and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, as well as many contributions from community members. A new documentary film […]
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Seemingly disconnected remnants of clothing, crumbling buildings, and fragmented cultures are woven together into a blanket, designed to shine light on the Indian Residential School system that connects them, and stand as a monument to the resiliency and strength of those who survived them. The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery (NMAG) is honoured to exhibit […]
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Drop into The JB Fletcher Store Museum for our next exhibit with artist Elizabeth Augsten starting on August 23. Elizabeth will be on site Aug.31 and Sept. 1 demonstrating her process. “My work in acrylic is a melding of light and shadows from places either real or imagined, presented in a loosely representational style. Featuring […]
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During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]
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This fall, the vibrant community of Cranbrook, British Columbia, will be transformed into a pulsating hub of creativity and expression with the annual Ed Fest Arts & Music Festival. Scheduled for two days, this festival is not just an event but a celebration of the arts, inviting people of all ages to immerse themselves in […] |
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Have you ever paused to observe the intricate details in nature? Art Gallery Kimberley is proud to present Intimate Details in Nature, a compelling photography exhibit by photographer Tracey Halladay, in the gallery from September 9 through 29, 2024. Tracey Halladay invites viewers to step into a world often overlooked, where the beauty of the […] |
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Elephant Mountain Lit Fest is celebrating our 13th anniversary with a weekend packed with workshops, readings, discussions, mentorship sessions, and a book fair! Through a wide spectrum of literary experiences, join us in exploring the work of talented writers who push boundaries, bend genres, and write from their hearts. This year’s festival line-up promises to […] |
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A rainbow celebreation of Pride in the mountains! This 5-day festival features Spectrum Queer Arts Day, Drag Brunch, Storytine, Rainbow Reads, Rainbow Reels, and so much more! |
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A Country Road Rural Theatre Lab is an artist-focused series of workshops, discussions, performances and community networking events for local theatre and performance artists. It will be hosted at the Vallican Whole Community Centre from September 20th to 22nd. The event will feature workshops in dramaturgy, acting, vocals, viewpoints, improv, clowning, and devising, as well […]
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The Witness Blanket closes this Friday, September 20 at the Nelson Museum. This FREE event is open to the public, and will feature a screening of the 8-minute version of the documentary, as well as jingle dancers and speakers. The event starts at 6 pm and seating will be limited.
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Join us at A Country Road Rural Theatre Lab for BRAVE NEW WORKS, a night of theatrical excerpts, works-in-progress, experiments, and new work! On Saturday, September 21st at 7:30PM, Writer/Creator/Performers from around the Kootenays are bringing short pieces of new work to share… who knows what we’ll see! BRAVE NEW WORKS is just one piece of […]
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The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre Gallery Series continues with a special showing of local artist Jaydlyn Joan’s work, “Burning the Koots!” Join us on opening night at 5:30 pm, September 26th for an address from the artist, refreshments, and time to take in the new exhibit with friends. Come check out Jaydlyn’s incredible pyrography […] |
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In 2023, the STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival debuted, exploring the film industry's "Colonial Gaze" and immersing audiences in authentic Indigenous narratives. Thomas King's words, "The truth about stories, is that's all we are," underscored the festival's emphasis on the profound impact of storytelling, particularly on youth. The festival's design draws inspiration from the Medicine Wheel, […]
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We wrap up the Utopia Unveiled exhibition at the Nelson Museum with a closing party with performances from Carol Gaskin and Laura Landsberg. Gaskin’s performance, Untangling: The Art of Honouring Ancestors, features collage video and poetry reading. Landsberg’s piece, Lines: tracing an unconventional story through Poetry and Music uses song, poetry, and art to craft spontaneous […]
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Richard Rowberry will be doing a presentation (reading and a talk) of Frank and the Elephants: A Romance of the Rockies at the Kaslo Library and the Nelson Museum, 6:30 pm Sunday Sept. 29 and 7:00 pm Wednesday Oct 2. It's a free event! Richard will be selling copies (autographed!) if you'd care to take […] |
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Andrea shares her personal story of healing and transformation through creativity. This exhibit is a reflection of the resilience of our spirits and the power of art as a tool for recovery and self-discovery. Andrea's work, which started as a way to cope with the trauma of spousal abuse, evolved into an expression of joy, […]
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His shows have been coined as legendary; his guitar style; ‘mesmerizing’; captivating listeners with his unusual strumming technique while creating lush, fat and full acoustic guitar sounds. Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable live performance at the Langham Theatre in Kaslo! |
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George C. Hogg, "An Artist's Odessey- 60 years of Landscapes and Cultural Expression". Oct 4th-Nov 13th. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 12-4pm closed Sunday & Monday & Statutory Holidays |